CVE-2013-3738
CVE-2013-3738 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zabbix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Zabbix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Zabbix 2.0.6 due to inadequate sanitization of request strings in CGI scripts, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-3738?
- A File Inclusion vulnerability exists in Zabbix 2.0.6 due to inadequate sanitization of request strings in CGI scripts, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2013-3738?
- CVE-2013-3738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2013-3738 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-3738?
- CVE-2013-3738 affects Zabbix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-3738?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2013-3738 published?
- CVE-2013-3738 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:zabbix:zabbix:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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